US implements new school snack food rules to reduce calories and fat
date:Jun 28, 2013
n school campuses during the day, and limit vending machine snacks to a maximum of 200 calories per item - less than many regular-sized candy bars.

It's supporting what moms and dads are doing all across the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a call with reporters.

USDA gave the public 60 days to comment after it released its proposals in February. The final guidelines, while mostly unchanged, have incorporated a stricter calorie limit on drinks in high schools.

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